Sports
NVBF boss calls for Mandatory establishment of sport academies by clubs
President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Musa Nimrod has called for a mandatory establishment of academies by Premier League volleyball clubs in the country.
Nimrod made the call on Friday at a technical committee meeting of the state Volleyball Association in Kaduna.
He said there were concerns on the need for further grassroots development ahead of major competitions.
He said: “Establishing sports academy will give great opportunity to develop athletes with training and competing during competitions.
“Sports academies are a great opportunity to develop yourself in your chosen sport with training and competing in fixtures every day.
“There are so many reasons for establishing sports academies which include 6-10 hours professional coaching each week and post-match analysis.
Other reasons adduced are the “opportunity to compete against people of your own age locally, regionally and nationally and free travel to and from training and matches’’.
He tasked coaches in the state to step up action in preparation for the National Sports Festival (NSF) billed for Delta this year.
Earlier, Coach Vincent Unogwu said Kaduna remained one of the top volleyball talent-grooming state and a force to reckon with in the sport.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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